September 2005 Owner News

Fall brings lots of excitement as we gear up for our "next big thing" quarter ownership vacation homes at Pacific Shores Resort & Spa.

In this issue, you'll discover the new "art" at Parkside and find out how to take home your share of the $50,000 Giveaway.

Another RCI addition and health and wellness news are also below and we haven't forgotten hurricane relief either. Scroll down for more on how you can help and how RCI is already involved.

Regards for September,

Gayle Miller
Director of Owner Services

P.S. - Watch for the next quarterly newsletter, coming your way soon!

 
Win Your Share of $50,000

Announcing the 2005/2006 Owner Referral $50,000 Giveaway!

This year, we've added a lot more prizes! You'll have a chance to win one of the weekly prizes, major quarterly prizes, and the grand prize - an Audi TT! (No lease, no strings attached - we're giving it away!)

Our first draw will take place October 3rd, with the grand prize drawn at the 2nd Annual Owner BBQ in August - date TBA.

For every referral you submit who visits, you receive 1 entry. For each referral who becomes an owner, you receive 5 more entries.

More details coming in your next issue of Connections. Or visit aviawest.com/owner.

To send us a referral, call 1.888.777.9091 or email referral@avaiwest.com.
Travel Journal
From the editor... Congratulations to Linda and Richard Moore, who won a $100 gift certificate to The Landing Grill or AquaTerre Spa.
Featured Recipe

"The heat from the highway wafted up in my face nearly suffocating me"... keep reading

Submit your own travel experience for your chance to win.
Fresh from the Landing West Coast Grill
Featured Recipe Featured Recipe

'Crème Brûlée Pumpkin'

A decadent dessert perfect for fall.

(visit our web site at www.landinggrill.com)
What's Happening

RCI's Latest Addition
The Landscapes in Ontario joins the RCI Registry Collection. Slated for completion next spring, the resort is located on the shore of Lake Muskoka. Learn more.

www.rci.com

Parkside Update
Trackside comes to Parkside! September 7th, volunteers helped mount youth art... read more

Call 1.877.444.4144
www.parksidevictoria.com

At The Landing
Join us for wine and cheese pairings each Thursday afternoon in the Landing Boardroom .

Call 1.250.468.2400
www.landinggrill.com

At AquaTerre Spa
Reiki comes to AquaTerre. Reduce stress and enhance relaxation by tapping into your inner energy.

Call 1.250.468.2404
www.aquaterre.net
Important Phone Numbers, Web Sites & Email Address


Owner Services:
RCI Points:
1.866.769.6377 1.877.968.7476
owner@aviawest.com www.rci.com
www.aviawest.com/owner
 

Owner Referrals:
RCI Points Partners:
1.888.777.9091 Cruises
referral@aviawest.com Cash Deals
www.aviawest.com/referral
 
  Reservations: Concierge Services:
  1.866.986.2222 1. 877.716.7070
  concierge@aviawest.com
       
 

Aviawest Resorts
Pacific Shores Resort & Spa
Now Own More of What You Love

This fall, you'll have a chance to own more of what you love at Pacific Shores.

Aviawest will be offering a limited number of 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom quarter ownership homes, starting from as low as $149,900/quarter.

  • Part-time beachfront living
  • Rental & investment revenue
  • Travel exchanges through RCI Points

Click here to priority register.

Watch your mailbox for info on how to trade your current ownership into something more. (Financing will be available)

 
Last Minute Specials

If you can be flexible with your destination, RCI Last Minute Specials can be a real steal.

Shadow Mountain Lodge at Aspen
Aspen, Colorado
Check in: 10/22/05 - 10/29/05
Points: 7,500

Club Mykonos
Mykonos, Greece
Check in: 10/09/05 - 10/16/05
Points: 3,500

Fjall-Lien
Storlien, Sweden
Check in: 10/01/05 - 10/08/05
Points: 7,500

Whiski Jack at Whistler Creek
Whistler, British Columbia
Check in: 10/01/05 - 10/08/05
Points: 6,500

NOTE: Please call RCI to check availability as these deals sell out fast! 1.877.968.7476

 
Donate to Hurricane Victims

If you'd like to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina, click here for the Red Cross' online donation page.

Or visit the Red Cross' web site at http://www.redcross.ca.

The minimum donation is only $5 and you can designate where you want your dollars spent.

Read more about RCI's own involvement in relief efforts.

 
Expert Owners

No matter how much you know about vacation ownership, there's always more to learn!

Come visit your Owner Liaisons for pointers on maximizing vacation value.

In Parksville:
3rd Wednesday each month
  • Oct 19
  • Nov 16
  • Dec 21
  • Jan 18

In Victoria:
4th Wednesday each month
  • Oct 26
  • Nov 23
  • Dec 28
  • Jan 25


Seating is is limited, so please book in advance. Email owner@aviawest.com or call 1.866.769.6377 to reserve your spot today!

 
In Memoriam

Described as kindhearted and irreplaceable, Nanaimo boxer and trainer Don Britton passed away August 15th, 2005.

He is greatly missed by his wife Gladys, two sons Alan and Glen and two daughters in-law, Kate and Rose.

Read more about Don in the Times Colonist.

 
Travel Quote
"Traveling is not only relaxing yourself but travelling helps you release stress and makes you forget your troubles."

-A friend

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Letters, stories, photos and suggestions are welcomed. Send contributions to news@aviawest.com.
Thanks for reading this issue of Aviawest Owner News. Our next exciting issue will be coming in mid-October.